PBL Simplified for Administrators by Magnify Learning

  How do you relate high school biology to the real world? Can you still successfully teach your course while maintaining an authentic Project Based Learning Unit? In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Bridget Steele, a high school science teacher from CSA Newtech in Columbus, Indiana. Bridget shares her why for education and how she connects standards and career ideas to her...

  What happens when you are a PBLer and you end up in a traditional teaching environment? What happens when you are the only Project Based Learning teacher in your building? In this PBL Showcase episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Britni Pascoe from Indianapolis, Indiana. Britni started at a Project Based Learning school and then moved out of state to a traditional teaching school...

  Do you need a coach? Yes you do. You know that you do. But how do you get a coach that will actually help and move you forward? If you invest in a coach for the leader, then everyone else down the line is affected in a positive way.  In this PBL Leadership episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Beth Napleton. Beth is a coach with over two decades of experience and today she sho...

  How do you lead your school, but remain a humble leader? How do you create a continual improvement process for your building? If you do not purposefully improve, then you will not improve and your teachers will not improve. In this PBL Leadership episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Michael McDowell from Hinge Education. Michael has written six books on Project Based Learning and...

  How do you tie standards to your Project Based Learning Unit? Does third grade and PBL seem like a hurdle or a highlight? In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Cassie Alpine, a third grade teacher from Perry Township Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cassie shares her why for education and how she is working to leverage her impact by becoming an administrator. She shares he...

  Does Project Based Learning and standards seem like a hurdle? Can you really hit all of your benchmarks while maintaining an authentic unit? In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Joe Steele from CSA New Tech in Columbus, Indiana. Joe is a high school English teacher there and PBL Certified Facilitator for Magnify Learning during the summer.  Joe’s why is “sparking kids...

  How can you include other teachers in your Project Based Learning Unit? Today, we have Dixie Elementary teachers here to share their PBL Unit that involved the whole second grade team of teachers. In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have the second grade team from Dixie Magnet Elementary School in Fayette County, Kentucky. The team goes through their Project Based Learning Uni...

  You need to find a place of inspiration to either change your or solidify your mindset, and with school visits, you get to see high quality PBL in action. Your staff needs to experience another school to find inspiration.   This September, Magnify Learning will be hosting a Design Days Immersion at CSA NewTech. During these two days, you get to speak with teachers, principals, and stud...

  How do you do Project Based Learning in High School English? Can you still be creative and get an authentic unit while addressing standards? In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Kendra McPheeters, a High School English teacher from Lowell, Indiana. Kendra shares her why for education and walks us through her Project Based Learning Unit. She has done this PBL Unit several t...

  In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Vamsi from Make More Leaders. Vamsi is a leadership coach and offers many insights and leadership tips you can apply in your school. His why is about helping leaders realize the greatness inside of them.  Vamsi brings in a lot of metaphors to help illustrate what great leaders do. He also talks about how to avoid burning out in you...

  Can you really do Project Based Learning in First Grade? How do you keep things authentic while still hitting your standards?   In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Cassandra Metcalf. Cassandra is a first grade Project Based Learning teacher and shares her PBL Unit. She talks about how she was able to tie in standards while still doing  great Project Based Learni...

  In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Andrew Larson from CSA New Tech in Columbus, Indiana here to give us the rundown on his Project Based Learning unit. Andrew is a veteran PBLer and PBL Certified Facilitator for Magnify Learning during the summer. Andrew's unit is called Tree Shepherds, yep you heard that right. Tune in to this episode to find out more.   Ryan and A...

  How do you handle the ‘Loneliness of Leadership’? How do you still thrive as a leader, even when you don’t have much support or trust from your team? In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Andre Thomas from True Vine Consulting. Andre coaches and consults principals and education leaders from around the country. Andre talks about how important coaching is and why it is imper...

  How do you address your staff when they or someone they love has an unexpected diagnosis? How do you handle crisis situations with your staff? You are the leader, so your staff looks to you for guidance on what to do and say.    Kim Hamer is our PBL Leadership Guest in this episode, and she is an expert working with school leaders to help them lead through trauma and crisis well....

  This is the final episode in our four part leadership series on How Do You Get People to Ooch Into PBL? If you’re a leader who wants to move into Project Based Learning  but you are not sure where to start, then this is the series for you. Today, Ryan is talking about giving your learners Voice and Choice. You can implement Voice and Choice to help your school ooch towards Project Base...

  Today on the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Michelle Mesa from Babcock Ranch Neighborhood Schools here to walk us through several of her Project Based Learning units. Michelle currently teaches high school biology and has taught middle school too.   Michelle shares how one of her PBL Units really touched a Learner that wasn’t very active in school before and inspired her to participat...

  This is the third episode in our four part series on moving Project Based Learning into your school. Today, Ryan talks about Real World Problem solving and how that engages learners who are not normally engaged. You can bring in real world problem solving even if you’re not a fully Project Based Learning school or classroom. Often, a Real World Problem is what it takes for your learners to...

  What if you could channel your thoughts to help you build momentum for your vision? Could the thing that is holding you back, be you? Terre Short shows us how to harness the power of your thoughts and words to become the leader your building needs you to be.   Since this is the fifth Wednesday of the month, we have a bonus Project Based Learning Leadership Guest episode. Terre Short is...

  You are in for a real treat in this PBL Showcase episode because we have Brittany Tinkler from Perry Township School with us today. Brittany is a rockstar PBL Teacher and recent recipient of the prestigious Milican Award. Brittany shares her ‘why’ for education and the changes that she has made in her classroom. She talks about receiving the Milican Award and why she is excited for the oppo...

  This is the second part of our four-part series on moving Project Based Learning into your school. Today, Ryan talks about building a Project Based Learning culture in your school to sustain PBL. He has six different topics about culture building around your vision and driving your staff towards your vision.   In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have a Need to Know questi...

  How do you handle good succession planning? In this episode, Jennifer Cox and Josh Rhodes talk all about school leadership, including their successful succession plan, school building, management, and much more. They share some true nuggets of advice over their years of working together. Tune in to get all of the wisdom from these two rockstar PBL Leaders. Jennifer and Josh share their ‘why...

  This main episode is the first in a four part series. This first part is about why you should ooch into Project Based Learning. This idea of ooching comes from the Heath Brothers and is when you make a small step to see if it is a good idea to make a bigger one as well as to encourage others to join you. This applies to you if you have some teachers who are unsure if they want to fully jump...

  In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, we have Jeff McManus from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). Jeff is the Landscape Leader there, as well as a nationally recognized speaker and leader. Today, Jeff shares some of his leadership ideas such as The Three C’s: Competent, Character, and Chemistry. He also talks about growing leadership from within and succession planning. Jef...

  In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, Ryan answers the Need to Know “What is the research behind Project Based Learning? The research is out there! You can go back to past PBL Simplified episodes E88 and E90 to hear Ryan talk about this research or Ryan can send you the research. Just go to WhatisPBL.com and click on Ask Ryan. In our main episode, Ryan does a deep dive into the boo...

  Are you looking for high quality Project Based Learning examples to share with your staff? If yes, then you have found the right episode! Haley Culp from Neosho, Missouri shares her PBL unit and offers some advice on what went well, and what she learned. In this episode of the PBL Simplified Podcast, Ryan answers the Need to Know “How do I get Project Based Learning to spread organically?”...